International Dealer News IDN 141 February/March 2018 | Page 27

INDUSTRY EXTRA
The effects of inertia By Gary Turner
Lightweight wheels are without a
doubt the best performance product
that can be purchased for a motorcycle.
Instant performance is gained in all
major areas - it's something the rider
feels immediately – it's instant
gratification.
When comparing wheels and weights,
it is not always the overall weight that
matters, but rather the weight
distribution in each particular wheel
which affects the performance of the
wheel. A lighter rim means better
performance. Carbon wheels generally
have much lighter rims and carry the
bulk of their weight in the hub – and
the hub has little effect on the
performance of the wheel.
But weight is NOT the only
consideration. Lighter wheels will make
a major difference to the handling of a
motorcycle